Blessie Brown Jackson, age 98, of Americus, Georgia passed on September 15, 2021.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Eastview Cemetery, Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia. 

​Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Artie Mae Terry-Davis, age 97, passed on September 12, 2021 at Magnolia Manor Methodist Nursing Center, Americus, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held 12:00 P.M., Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Andersonville National Cemetery Rostrum, 496 Cemetery Road, Americus, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Artie Mae was born on August 10, 1924, to the late Reverend Rufus Terry and Annie Mae Jordan Terry in Ellaville (Schley County) Georgia.  Artie Mae was the last surviving  offspring of this union, she was preceded in death by her Parents, Sister, Olivia and Brothers, Rudolph (Eleanor), Reno Dean (Azzie) and Milton Terry, Sr.

Artie Mae received her formal education, as well as Christian education in the Schley County Community.  She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at the New Corinth Baptist Church in Ellaville, Georgia.  She was active in all facets of ministry and enjoyed supporting all that would bring Glory to the Name of Jesus.  On February 8th of 1950 she would be joined in holy matrimony to the late Deacon Eddie Davis and they would journey together until his demise in 1993.

Artie Mae lived a positive life doing many good deeds and kind services for others.  She was gifted with many talents and abilities, having served as a substitute teacher by day and seamstress by night; she enjoyed baking for family and friends, as well as sharing home grown vegetables from her garden.  She would later become an employee of the Southern Frozen Foods of Montezuma, where she retired after more than 25 years of service.  Artie Mae was a member of the Order of Eastern Stars.  Artie Mae was a creative thinker who, despite challenges, would accomplish the task at hand. Her independence was very important to her and she was able to live on her own with limited assistance until July of 2021.

The final chapter of Sis. Artie Mae Terry-Davis’ earthly life was written on September 12, 2021, she was called home to eternal rest.  Servant of God, Well Done.  Rest from Thy Love Employ.  The Battle has been fought, the victory has been won.  Enter thy Master’s Joy.

Left to tell her story are her loving family and friends. Artie Mae is survived by three nieces: Deborah (Blake) Hollis, McDonough, GA, Janice Terry, Newark, N.J., Sherol Golden (Charles) Harvey, Buena Vista, GA, three nephews: Milton (Geneva) Terry, Bradley Terry and Rudolph Terry, Jr.  Americus, GA.  One Sister-In Love Bertha H. Terry, Americus, GA. Devoted Cousins, Louis Jones and Janie Smith, Philadelphia, PA, two devoted caretakers, Elaine Hudson and Danyetta Lumpkin devoted friends, Linda Murray, Denise Soloman , Stanley Rogers the entire New Town Village and The New Corinth and Quebec Baptist Church Families.

Booker Timothy Edge, age 72, passed on September 13, 2021 at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center, Columbus, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 18, 2021, Lebanon Cemetery, Archery Road, Plains, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Booker Timothy Edge, better known as “Tim,” was born March 5, 1949 to the late John Claude Edge and Maggarie Schley Edge in Plains, Sumter County, Georgia.  He was educated in the public school system Sumter County.  He was employed with Redman Trailer Company of Richland, Georgia. He later worked and retired from the City of Ellaville after 37 years of dedicated services. Booker accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and joined the Lebanon Baptist Church of Plains, Georgia. He was joined in holy matrimony  to  Carolyn Aldridge  in September 16, 1968.

He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife of 53 years Carolyn Edge, Ellaville, Georgia.  He was blessed to be the father of three children; Timothy Lynn Edge, Leslie, Georgia, Walene Edge Hart (Wayne), Ellaville, Georgia and Jermaine Edge, Fayetteville, Georgia; two grandchildren, Jakim Williamson Hart, Columbus, Georgia and Ceirra Watts, Leslie, Georgia; three siblings Eugene Edge (Naomi), Marjorie Thomas and Bertha Battle all of Plains, Georgia; sisters-in-law Minnie Monford, Columbus, Georgia and Neppie Lee Slaughter, Moultrie, Georgia, Julia Edge, Plains, Georgia; a beloved godson, James Collier, Butler, Georgia; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Wilbert Cochran, Sr., age 68, 611 Lawson Drive, Perry, Georgia passed Sunday morning, September 12, 2021 at Taylor Regional Medical Center, 3300 Macon Road, Hawkinsville, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 P.M., Friday, September 17, 2021 at Andersonville National Cemetery Rostrum, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Mr. Cochran was born November 21, 1952 to the late Johnny Cochran, Sr. and the late Cora Bell Everett Cochran in Dooly County, Georgia. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County. He was enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he served his country with pride and honor.

He was united in holy matrimony to the late Gloria Fross and to this union they were blessed with one daughter. He was the proud father of eight children. After many years of dedicated services he retired as a farmer and mechanic with Freeman Wingard, Marvin Yoder Farms, and Leon Auto Body Shop.

Wilbert was preceded in death by many of his loved ones and friends which include seven siblings, Evelyn Cochran, Rev. Jessie Kendrick, Gussie Cochran, K.C. Cochran Sr. and Johnny Cochran, Jr.

He leaves a legacy of love and many fond memories to his beloved family which include: his children, Michael Joseph Perry, Georgia, Deborah Ann Brown (Rod), Virginia Beach, VI, Shotell Brooks, Lilly Georgia, Courtney Cochran, Marietta, Georgia, Wilbert Cochran, Jr. (Lillian), Perry, Georgia, Jacob Dugger, Jalen Dugger and Zenei West; Eighteen grandchildren; four sisters, Joyce Buckles (Eddie), Margaret Cochran, Bernice Lee, Sandra Davis and Barbara Gail Cochran; one brother, Delacey Cochran (Delois). And a host of beloved niece, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Juanita Lumpkin Coates will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Juanita Lumpkin Coates was born August 23, 1954 in Oglethorpe, Georgia to Mrs. Susie Brown Lumpkin and the late Dallas Lumpkin. She was educated in the public school system of Macon County and was a 1972 graduate of the Historical D.F. Douglass High School.

She was employed with Southern Frozen Food Inc. for 38 years as a Lab Manager. She was employed by the Montezuma Healthcare Environmental Service in Montezuma for seven years.

She leaves to cherish her memories and continue her legacy: her two children, Michael Coates (Nicole), Oglethorpe, Georgia, Stacy Coates Brown (Nicholas) Perry, Georgia; sisters, Genieva Harmon (Clinton), Atlanta, Georgia, Shirley Lumpkin, Oglethorpe, Georgia; brother, Dallas Lumpkin Jr. (Velma) Oglethorpe, Georgia; aunts, Wedie Bell Stewart, Montezuma, Georgia. Vernistine Brown , Miami, Florida; grandchildren, Eric Haugabook II (Ywana) Fort Valley, Georgia, Tony Davis Jr., Meisha Coates (US Navy) Qwatarrius Smith, Jacksonville Florida; great grandchildren, Ja’Marion McHolmes, Paisley Davis; nieces, Linsey Hosley, Reneca Wynn; nephews, Marcus Lumpkin (Tammy), Rodney Lumpkin (Sadafrica); the class of 1972 D.F. Douglass High School friends, William Phelps, Freddy Bryant, Murrell/Willie James Harris, Robin Walters, Beverly Harper; devoted friends, Willie Mae Nelson, Delphine Solomon, Curtis Turner, Wynelle Walker, and The Montezuma Health Care Family; and a devoted cousin Tonya Wilder (Keith).

​The celebration of life service for the late Katherine Jackson will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 12:00 P.M., at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Cemetery, Oliver Street, Buena Vista, Georgia.

​Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Billy "Big Bill" Harris, age 70, passed on September 8, 2021 at Houston Medical Center, Warner Robins,  Georgia.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Colonel Felton Cemetery, Marshallville, Georgia.

​Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Billy Harris was born October 25, 1950 in Marshallville, Georgia to the late Jessie Harris Sr. and Eva Lou Oglesby Harris. “Big Bill” as he was known by family and friends was preceded in death by two brothers Eddie James Harris and Jessie Harris Jr. He was educated in the public school system of Macon County. Bill worked as a farmer with Tom Turner Farms. On October 23, 2010, two hearts became one when he was joined in holy matrimony to  Sarah Walters.

He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife Sarah Harris, Marshallville, GA; four children, Bernice Rumph, Kathleen, GA, Bill Draines (Eunice), Warner Robins, GA, Anvenitra Colbert, Fort Valley, GA and Randy Colbert Sr, Warner Robins, GA; ten grandchildren, Kierra (Ryan), Quaneshia, K’Shon, Sierra (Akeem), E’leasea, Tarek, Malik, Sannitra, Randy Jr., and Quron; five great grandchildren, Jakalyn, Jessiah, Jah'Ryah, Asirais and Ava; seven stepchildren, Richard Johnson (Shelia), Hartford, CT,  Freddie Johnson (Marie), Hartford, CT, Betty Newkirk, Marshallville, GA, Christine Smith, Hartford, CT, Erica Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Tywon Johnson all of Marshallville, GA; a host of step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; four siblings, Chester Harris, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tommie Harris (Francis), Hinesville, Georgia, Alfred Harris (Connie), Warner Robins, Georgia, and Brenda Bottom (Sam), Marshallville, Georgia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosetta Harris, Rosa L. Butler, Cornelius Livingston, Peggy Walters, Ella Sullins, Barbara McKellar, Linda Walters, Jeanette Harris (Leon),  Josie Thomas (Keith), Yvonne Bryant, Harvey Walters, Charlie Walters (Sharon), and Dennis Walters, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends including Wallace Jackson.

Jimmy Lee Small, age 55, 4860 State Route 90 West, Oglethorpe, Georgia departed this life on Saturday Morning, September 4, 2021 at the Phoebe Sumter Memorial Hospital, Americus, Georgia.

Graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Lebanon Cemetery, Travelers Home Road, Ideal, Georgia. The Reverend Rodney Duncan, pastor of Hopewell Independent  Church, will officiate.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​